Family Portrait Reservation Fees
At Mikel’s Photography & Design,
Your family portrait experience begins with a reservation fee that secures your date, allows time for planning, and includes a studio credit toward your final portrait order.
In Studio Family Portrait Sessions
A $300 reservation fee is required for in-studio family portrait sessions. This includes a $200 studio credit that will be applied to your final portrait purchase.
On Location Family Portrait Sessions
A $600 reservation fee is required for custom on-location family portrait sessions. This includes a $400 studio credit that will be applied to your final portrait purchase.
Your reservation fee covers the time and planning that go into creating your portraits, including pre-session consultation, clothing guidance, location planning when needed, professional photography time, and your ordering appointment.
Whether you choose a studio portrait in Henderson or a custom family session on location in Las Vegas, Boulder City, or the surrounding area, my goal is to create timeless family portraits that reflect your relationships, personalities, and stories.
On location family portraits may be photographed at your home, in the desert, at a park, on Water Street, at a country club, or another meaningful setting. Some locations may require photography permits or commercial access fees. Any required permit fees will be added separately.
Sessions are available Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments may require additional consideration based on availability.
What to where for your family portraits?
Rather than picking one color and everyone matching - pick a color scheme to add fluidity to your portraits. If you are having a hard time deciding on a color scheme, then look at your home. What colors do you tend to gravitate towards? These pictures will end up on your walls; pick something that will go with the color scheme of your home. You can also base your scheme off of the season in which you are taking your photos. With that being said, also note that natural, earthy tones photograph really well - shades of browns, blues, earthy/rustic greens, and reds.
Avoid patterns. Depending on the size of your family, having one or two people be in a pattern that includes most of the color scheme can be fun. Too many patterns will end up being too busy resulting in the fact that no one will look at you, they will be looking at your clothes.
Don’t be afraid to accessorize. Accessories like belts scarves or jewelry can add personality and texture to your photos.
Think Classic. These pictures will be hung on your walls to be cherished for years. Choosing to go the simple and classic look will help give your priceless portraits a lovely timeless look.